I probably give Porco Rosso . For what is essentially a children's movie, it does go into a lot of detail involving fascist Italy between the World Wars and exhibits a true love of flying. It's basically just an old-fashioned adventure movie except that the hero's face has been turned into that of a pig. That doesn't seem to keep him from being popular with the ladies though. It's not as complex or weird as some of Miyazaki's other films, but it's certainly a fun hour and a half which flies by very quickly.
Paprika is worth watching for the visuals alone and is probably as good as Porco Rosso. On that level, I'd rate it higher, but somehow it just doesn't add up to as wonderful an overall experience as I think the material deserves.
Nights of Cabiria is prime Fellini although it's not a personal fave. I like the American musicalization, Sweet Charity, better. Here's a two-minute clip from Cabiria which gives you a brief idea of the character's luck with men and life.
None of them made my list.
Paprika is worth watching for the visuals alone and is probably as good as Porco Rosso. On that level, I'd rate it higher, but somehow it just doesn't add up to as wonderful an overall experience as I think the material deserves.
Nights of Cabiria is prime Fellini although it's not a personal fave. I like the American musicalization, Sweet Charity, better. Here's a two-minute clip from Cabiria which gives you a brief idea of the character's luck with men and life.
None of them made my list.
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